Farm Manager/Educator Job at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, Wingdale, NY

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  • Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
  • Wingdale, NY

Job Description

Camp Ramah seeks an active, organized, and experienced individual to serve as our Farm Manager. It is a summer leadership position that leads and manages a team of 3 outdoor educators and works to enhance a core program area of our Camp community. Responsibilities include program development, staff training/mentoring/supervision, physical/logistical set-up of the farm sites, scheduling, supply ordering, and overall management. 

The Farm Manager must reside at Camp in Wingdale, NY from mid-May/early-June (TBD) to August 16. Additionally, there are opportunities for family members to be at camp for part of or the entire summer.

2025 Dates: Beginning January 1st, there are approximately 50 hours of pre-season work to prepare for the summer. On-site training and preparation begin in mid-May/early June. The summer camp season runs from June 25 – August 15. Additional opportunities are available for post-season work.

Compensation: $3,000-$5,500. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp over the summer. Tuition discounts are available for campers enrolled at Camp. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher), Prior work with youth ages 10-18 in any setting.
  • Experience in staff supervision, training, and management in an educational environment.
  • 5+ years of experience in farming, outdoor education, mentoring, and teaching.
  • Comfort and knowledge in crop planning/garden design, educational agriculture, equipment/tools, teaching, and project development.
  • Collaborative, flexible, and open-minded. Ability to work in a fast-paced Camp environment. 
  • Bonus: Experience in Jewish Education and comfort with Modern Hebrew, including infusing both into the farm.

Bonus: Prior Experience at Summer Camp or other immersive youth program

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher), Prior work with youth ages 10-18 in any setting.
  • Experience in staff supervision, training, and management in an educational environment.
  • 5+ years of experience in farming, outdoor education, mentoring, and teaching.
  • Comfort and knowledge in crop planning/garden design, educational agriculture, equipment/tools, teaching, and project development.
  • Collaborative, flexible, and open-minded. Ability to work in a fast-paced Camp environment. 
  • Bonus: Experience in Jewish Education and comfort with Modern Hebrew, including infusing both into the farm.
  • Bonus: Prior Experience at Summer Camp or other immersive youth program

Job Tags

Summer work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours,

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